Prioritise comfort, not performance
There is no position that is best for everyone. Physical abilities, joint mobility, pregnancy, injuries, pain, preferences and context can affect what feels comfortable. Choose only activities everyone freely wants to try and communicate about comfort throughout.
Use practical adjustments
- Change angle, pace or support if something feels uncomfortable.
- Pillows or stable supports may help some people manage comfort, but avoid unstable setups that create fall risks.
- Use suitable lubricant when friction is an issue and check compatibility with condoms or other barriers.
- Stop if there is sharp pain, numbness, bleeding, dizziness or distress.
Safety and infection prevention
Different activities can carry different pregnancy and STI risks. Use appropriate barriers and contraception based on the activity and your circumstances. Do not assume a position eliminates risk. Seek professional advice for recurring pain or mobility concerns.
Important: This guide deliberately avoids explicit imagery and prescriptive sexual instructions. Personal health conditions may require individual clinical advice.
Please remember: This guide is general education, not a diagnosis. Seek a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical advice, symptoms, testing or treatment.